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fine photographic books & prints
eNewsletter Spring 2011
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Welcome to the Quiet Light eNewsletter for spring! We've added new prints, and a few great offers including a Spring Special of 25% off everything at Quiet Light Publishing! Just enter the code Spring2011 in the discount code box at check out. Be sure to then hit the recalculate button and you'll receive the discount!
25% Off Everything at
Quiet Light Publishing!
Enter code: Spring2011 at checkout!
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Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00pm - Steve Azzato talk at Morton Grove Library
Steve Azzato will be giving a talk at the Morton Grove Library on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm. He will discuss how he came to create his book Their Love of Music, show images and recount some of the stories he has from sitting with these artists. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Steve and see his work. Of course books will also be available for purchase and Steve will gladly sign them for you! Morton Grove Library is located at 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053, phone 847-965-4220.
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June 10-12, 2011 - Blues Fest in Chicago
Are you coming to Chicago for Blues Fest, June 10-12, to hear some great blues? Then watch our blog for Steve Azzato's events and books signings during the fest. Several of the artists included in Their Love of Music will be at the fest. This year the fest will also honor the life of Pinetop Perkins, who graced the cover of Steve's book Their Love of Music, who passed away this winter. Check the Love of Music blog and the Quiet Light Publishing Blog for the latest information on these events. You never know who may join Steve at one of these events!
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About Their Love of Music
"It is unlike anything I've ever seen and what I love about it is the fact that the portraits are just that...not on stage, not 'action' shots. And I also really like the fact that there are plenty of people I know and plenty of people I don't." - Terry Stewart, President and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum "I agreed to write the foreword for Steve's book based on conversation and seeing some sample pictures from the concept. Having returned to my office to find a copy last week, my reaction was that it is amazing work and he should be proud! I'm very pleased to be a part of the project." - Lester Holt, NBC Weekend Today Show anchor and author of the Foreword
About the Great Smoky Mountains Book
"This is the finest coffee table book we've ever seen on the Great Smokies! Park employees are buying it as gifts." -Curt, Great Smoky Mountains N.P. "Richard has a sensitivity for light that's pretty rare. He can coax a richness out of landscapes and low light conditions that you don't see other photographers experiment with. His photographs have an emotional depth that is superior to a lot of other work. It's the best large format photography book we've ever been able to offer our visitors." - Steve Kemp, Interpretive Products and Services Director Great Smoky Mountains Association "As the name of his company, Quiet Light Publishing, suggests, these are photos that are serene, calming and photographed in beautiful, sometimes subtle light. One doesn't always shout "Wow!" with the exclamation mark immediately because of that innate quietness, but one might whisper a muted "wow" after soaking up a beauty like Sunrise, Newfound Gap, November 2008 or the gorgeous black and white, Cosby Creek, May 2006." - Steve Begnoche, Managing Editor Ludington Daily News
About Lewis & Clark Book
"This may be the most beautiful of the many Lewis and Clark coffee table books published over the past few years. If you've ever wondered what it must have been like to be with Lewis and Clark on their monumental journey, looking at Mack's beautifully rendered images is" -Tom Dickson, Editor, Montana Outdoors Magazine
See more on the
Quiet Light publishing website!
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We've made it easier to buy our books...
Of course you can purchase our books at your favorite book seller, but at Quiet Light Publishing all books are signed by the photographers! And we have the occasional special offers on our books and terrific deals when you buy more than one title at a time - like our great deal on all three titles for just $150.00 - plus if you use the discount code you can get another 25% off! If you already have one of our books think about getting another for yourself or as a gift for someone!
Go to the Quiet Light Publishing Store now!
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Quiet Light Publishing Gives Back
We Honor Pinetop Perkins Legacy
Photographer Stephen Azzato and Quiet Light Publishing have donated $5000.00 to the Pinetop Perkins Foundation via a set of limited edition prints signed by both Steve and Pinetop prior to his death on March 21st. Perkins' portrait graces the cover of the recently released "Their Love of Music", a highly regarded collection of portraits and quotes featuring over one hundred musicians. In the book, Azzato has captured the essence of the creative spirit in the faces and words of the musicians themselves. "The beauty of this project for me was being able to sit with a huge range of musicians and explore what drew them to their art", says Azzato. "I was able to hear it in their voices and record it visually in their images".
While choosing cover images for books can be a difficult task, Azzato points out that in this instance it was easy. "While we considered several options briefly, Pinetop's portrait just seemed the perfect fit. His love of music is there in his face, in his character. There simply wasn't another choice that told the story so well."
Regarding the donation to the Foundation, Azzato commented, "It's a way for the publisher and I to say 'thanks again'. I hope that the funds can be used to continue the legacy of Pinetop's approach to music and life by allowing some kids to be a part of the amazing educational programs the Foundation offers."
This is another example of how Quiet Light Publishing has given back over the years to organizations we believe in. We've donated many books and prints to a variety of charitable causes and each, we are proud to say, has garnered more than their face value. We are honored to give back. |
Association of Partners for Public Lands Awards
Quiet Light Publishing is pleased to announce another award for Richard Mack's book Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Thirty Years of American Landscapes.
The Association of Partners for Public Lands, which includes each National Park, National Forest Service, Fish & Game and many Historic Societies, recently announced the winners of the 2011 Media and Partnership Awards. The awards highlight the new ways these organizations incorporate multi-media technology, partnerships, sustainability and education to expand the outreach to public lands visitors and enthusiasts. As stated in the release for the awards, "This year's products and programs reflect the diversity of these special places, as well as the variety of visitors who come to know and love them. These efforts to engage the public help enable visitors to understand appreciate and care for America's public lands."
Richard's book Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Thirty Years of American Landscapes won in the category of Non-Partner Published works. This covers books from every national park released over the last two years. Here is what the judges had to say about the book, "What a great value for the price, a beautifully crafted book. This is a testament of dedication by those who saw the visions and made it happen."
In a recent article in the Chicago Suntimes, Steve Kemp, who wrote the Foreword and chapter introductions said of Richard's work, "Richard has sensitivity for light that's pretty rare. He can coax a richness out of landscapes and low light conditions that you don't see other photographers experiment with. His photographs have an emotional depth that is superior to a lot of other work. It's the best large format photography book we've ever been able to offer our visitors."
We also want to congratulate Steve, who is the Interpretive Products and Services Director Great Smoky Mountains Association, on the other five awards he and the Great Smoky Mountains Association won for their work! What an accomplishment.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Thirty Years of American Landscapes, ISBN# 9780975395424, can be purchased at your favorite book store, Great Smoky Mountains Association website or park stores, or directly at Quiet Light Publishing where all books are signed by Richard.
Congratulations to all the winners at GSMA!
Ben Franklin Book Awards names Their Love of Music a Finalist
Independent Book Publishers Association today announced the finalist for the prestige's Ben Franklin Book Awards and Their Love of Music, by Stephen Azzato was named one of three finalists for Best Cover Design - Large Format Books. These awards are some of the most coveted in the book industry. The final awards will be presented during an evening ceremony May 23, 2011in New York City at the start of BookExpo, the industry's largest book show.
Named in honor of America's most cherished publisher/printer, the Benjamin Franklin Awards recognizes excellence in independent publishing. Publications, grouped by genre are judged on editorial and design merit by top practitioners in each field.
Congratulations to Steve Azzato on this great accomplishment and to Richard Mack, and Rich Nickel who worked with Steve on the design of this great book.
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The Quiet Light Gallery features Fine Art Prints, Limited Edition Posters, note cards, and posters from several all of our books and soon we will be adding those from Their Love of Music Each is printed to the highest standards of the artists and are signed by the artist.
We currently have prints and Limited Edition Posters from the books The Lewis & Clark Trails American Landscapes, prints, posters and note cards from Great Smoky Mountains National Park Thirty Years of American Landscapes and a selection of Triptychs from various places. Very soon we will be adding prints from the book Their Love of Music featuring images and quotes from the book. Some will be Limited Editions signed by both the musician and photographer! Click the image to see larger version.
This month we have added several new fine art prints from Steve Azzato's book Their Love of Music - each can be seen online. We have also added a new work by Richard Mack from his Great Lakes Project.
This poster is from his work at his favorite beach in Evanston and offers various views of one place - Lighthouse Beach. It captures the many beautiful and ever changing look from this one place.
Buy this print now!
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 Great Lakes Project. This poster is from his work at his favorite beach in Evanston and offers various views of one place - Lighthouse Beach. It captures the many beautiful and ever changing look from this one place.
This stunning 24x36" print is offered at just $45! Click the image to see larger version. Buy a copy Now!
Folio's from Quiet Light Books and our Photographer's Personal Projects We are working on sets of Folio's to be offered from all three books and some of our photographer's work in progress. Sometimes the best way to collect someone's work is in small prints you can easily hold in your hands. These small gems are more intimate than the larger works we produce for hanging in your home or office. These Folio's consist of 8-12 prints each approximately 8x10" printed on archival paper and include 3 text signature pages. The expected price will range from $95 to $125. We are still working on these so please - watch our blog for further information on the release of these Folios's. We are constantly updating our offerings, so make sure you check back often. |
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Purchase the Book ISBN#: 978-0-9753954-3-1
11x 13", 252 Pages, 117 artists images - Autographed Hard Cover $65.00
- Used copies $30.00
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Their Love of Music
Photography by Stephen Azzato
Foreword by Lester Holt
In Their Love of Music photographer Steve Azzato has captured the essence of the creative spirit in the faces and words of the musicians themselves. Featuring portraits of 117 artists, the book takes a slightly different approach to music photography than typically seen. "The beauty of this project for me was being able to sit with a huge range of musicians and explore what drew them to their art", says Azzato. "I was able to hear it in their voices and record it visually in their images". In the simple quiet of a green room, without the crowds or bandmates or tour managers, Azzato's photographs transcend the chaos of the stage and the intensity of the studio to reveal the inner spirit that drives each of his subjects. From grizzled veterans to kids just starting out, folks who play stadium shows to unpaid openers in small clubs, jazz to blues to rock to roots...what unites them all is in fact, their love of music.
With the foreword by Lester Holt, NBC News anchor and a musician himself, this look into the minds and feelings of the artists will inspire people in all walks of life, not just musicians and artists, but everyone who wants to follow their own path.
The list of artists is an eclectic assortment from all walks of music, from Aaron Neville to Willie Porter and includes Dave Brubeck, Madeleine Peyroux, Ramsey Lewis, Steve Miller, Dave Mason and Rosanne Cash just to name a few. This book is destined to be a favorite of those who love photography, those who love music and those who love great books.
A portion of the profits from this book are being donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Illinois.
Preview Their Love of Music Online
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Purchase the Book ISBN#: 978-0-9753954-2-4
11" x 13" 220 Pages with 246 images in Color and Black & White - Autographed Hard Cover $60.00
- Used copies $30.00
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
Thirty Years of American Landscapes
Photography by Richard Mack
Foreword by Steve Kemp
It's been called the finest coffee table book on the park by many who work there. It's become the best selling book of its type in the park stores. This 30 year retrospective of the images of Richard Mack is a compelling compilation on our most visited national park. The captivating images themselves that will draw you back time and again. Richard's view of the park - from the bold seasonal displays to the subtle hues of wildflowers - is exhilarating. His fresh views of familiar landscapes and off-the-beaten-path areas like Cataloochee and Noland Creek are transformed through his artistry, allowing us to witness each area of the park at the pinnacle of its beauty.
Steve Kemp had this to say about Richard's photography, "Richard has sensitivity for light that's pretty rare. He can coax a richness out of landscapes and low light conditions that you don't see other photographers experiment with. His photographs have an emotional depth that is superior to a lot of other work. It's the best large format photography book we've ever been able to offer our visitors."
Preview Great Smoky Mountains Online
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Purchase the Book ISBN#: 978-0-9753954-2-4
11" x 13" 256 Pages with 248 images and one illustration - Autographed Hard Cover $65.00
- The Limited Edition $500.00
- Used copies $30.00
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The Lewis & Clark Trail
American Landscapes
Photography by Richard Mack
The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes has won dozens of book awards and been called the ultimate book for those who love the Lewis & Clark trail or landscape photography. Richard travelled the Lewis & Clark trail at the same time of year as the Corps of Discovery did giving the viewers of this fine book the ability to see the trail as the expedition did. With text from the original journals of Lewis & Clark this combination makes for a wonderful piece of history as never before seen. We offer two versions, the standard hardcover and The Limited Edition.
For the ultimate gift, Quiet Light Publishing is pleased to offer the Limited Edition version of The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes. This edition is limited to 200 copies in honor of the 200th anniversary of the expedition. Each copy includes three fine art prints, one from each year the expedition spent on the trail. The book and prints will be signed and numbered by Richard Mack and presented in a leather slipcase. The price will be raised as they sell out. Read more about it and see the Limited Edition Prints on our website.
Preview The Lewis & Clark Trail Online
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PLEASE NOTE: The used books are from returns from our distirbutors and stores. They have been used as display copies and have some minor wear, which we believe makes them a great bargin. These are not signed by the artists and are available in limited supply.
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